With a four-inch gray handlebar beard extending from his face, Chris Kriskovic — known as Xtopher Grey in facial hair competitions — gathered with his (also bearded) friends at the High Noon Saloon Friday night. They each sipped their craft beers, collectively...

Did you know the beard is a historical emblem of power? That’s why influential men sport this style. From Abraham Lincoln, Chuck Norris, to ZZ Top, even Santa and Jesus know how to rock a good, thick beard. It doesn’t matter if you can’t grow super long facial hair,...